Why You’ll Love This Job
Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services platform. We offer a complete suite of solutions, from the design, engineering, installation, and servicing of state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems to training, consulting, crisis management and business continuity services.
Altus d/b/a Star Fire, located in Queens, NY is looking for a Senior Fire Alarm Technician to join our team! The Senior Fire Alarm Technician is primarily responsible for performing diagnostics, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of fire protection systems.
Pay Rate: $37 – $50 / hour
We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our team members.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to service calls for fire alarm system inspection, maintenance, and repair.
- Troubleshoot and repair fire alarm systems, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Consult with building managers to determine service and repair needs; provide recommendations for parts replacements and system upgrades.
- Conduct detailed inspections and functional tests of alarm systems, including batteries and electrical wiring; adjust and repair components as needed.
- Diagnose and replace malfunctioning hardware to restore full system functionality.
- Ensure all systems and repairs comply with FDNY codes and applicable safety regulations.
- Clearly explain system issues and demonstrate proper system operation to end users and facility managers.
- Complete all job assignments on schedule, aiming to exceed customer expectations in quality and service.
- Accurately document work performed, parts used, and time spent using electronic service tickets; obtain customer signatures using concise, professional language.
- Participate in rotating on-call schedules for emergency service calls.
- Regularly update management on the status and progress of service calls.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and company procedures.
- Maintain all tools and equipment in good working order.
- Perform additional related duties as required by management or project needs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Vocational/technical school training highly preferred; on-the-job training may be provided.
- 3+ years of related experience preferred.
- Certificate of fitness S98
- NICET Certification preferred.
- NYC SST
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 161842